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  1. Old_Newby

    Black Coffee and Irish Flake

    I know we all have favorites but recently I started drinking my coffee straight black because of diet to reduce sugars and dairy. I have adjusted well and decided to return to some blends I thought were too strong so this morning I went back to Irish Flake. However I planned it so I let the...
  2. Old_Newby

    What Pipe Did I Get?

    I purchase a few old pipes on eBay to try my hand at a cleaning and restoral. This pipe has no stamp on briar. Only this odd shape on the band. Anyone know the pipe brand?
  3. Old_Newby

    Cigar in a Pipe

    I have recently tried a few of the cigar blends and like them. Upon lighting and occasionally throughout the bowl I get a good flavor of cigar and want more. I don't smoke cigars because they’re $10+ a piece and I wont smoke it all so lots of waste. But it hit me (yes I am behind on this...
  4. Old_Newby

    Pipe Info Request

    I went to a neighborhood yard sell with my son. He looks for Pokémon cards and old gaming games. I found a old pipe and paid $10 for it, but cannot find anything about it on google. Maybe I am misreading the stamp. I think its “The Hillpipe” or The Killpipe”? Anyone know?
  5. Old_Newby

    For Those Who Missed Out

    If you got some and know someone who missed out share this with them.
  6. Old_Newby

    WTT: Older SunBear Blends (08/07/25)

    Does anyone have any of the older SunBear blends they would be interested in trading? Tupelo, Black Locust, Mountain Flower? If interested reach out to me DM and I can share what I can offer.
  7. Old_Newby

    Old Codger Stories

    Tell us something you did in your childhood that you still remember. For me I have plenty but I will share this one. In 1975 I was 11 years old and after watching Grizzly Adams my friend and I decided to build a log cabin. We found a place in the woods near the river bank. We spent a month...
  8. Old_Newby

    Thoughts On Oil Changes

    Anyone here a mechanic? Question for everyone is what is your opinion on oil changes? Specifically would you rather get a standard petroleum based oil changed every 3-5K miles for $15, or full synthetic every 10K miles for $30? Basically who thinks using full synthetic for twice the miles is...
  9. Old_Newby

    Well It Finally Happened

    Been pipe smoking 4 years. Trying lots of tobacco blends and if I don't like them I put them in a “No” box to maybe sell or trade. A plastic water proof / airtight box under the bed. I have read here or heard on YT if you don't like a blend dont get rid of it but rather just set it aside and...
  10. Old_Newby

    Is it Safe?

    I know there are 50 blogs already but having a little trouble searching and finding my answer. My brain tells me the answer, but we know how women can confuse us. Women seem to know a lot more about germs than men and my wife is a germaphobe. I acquired some old pipes off eBay and now my...
  11. Old_Newby

    C&D XXV Reserve Drop

    Everyone see the SP drop today for XXV Reserve? I just grabbed a few tins of each.
  12. Old_Newby

    Ghosted Pipe Recipes

    Well I am placing this thread under beginner questions because its my first time experiencing a ghosted pipe. I purchased an eBay estate pipe for $20 and am pretty happy with it. It has the metal filter in it and you screw it together. I removed the metal parts and soaked them in vodka a few...
  13. Old_Newby

    Aromatics - I just need to accept it

    I have officially decided aromatics is just not for me. Congrats to those who enjoy them. I have made this decision several times before but then get pulled in again. Maybe I watch video about how one aromatic is the best seller, or another really tastes like its flavor profile, or the new...
  14. Old_Newby

    Rattray’s Old Gowrie OR McConnell’s Scottish Flake?

    Battle of the VKP’s.. or add your favorite…
  15. Old_Newby

    TR Appears Back Online

    I may be wrong or late but is TR operating again?
  16. Old_Newby

    GL Pease VLO Balkan Rankings

    I know its the hot summer now (Northern Hemisphere) and I am smoking my Virginias and VA’ and VO’s. However as I perused tobacco articles and reviews I came across some postings about GL Pease and that he adds no additives to his blends which I much appreciate. My favorite english is one of...
  17. Old_Newby

    Peter Heinrichs Curly Block

    Ok I tried to research but had no luck. Is Curly Special the same blend as Curly Block, or is block discontinued and no longer available in any form? Thanks
  18. Old_Newby

    Kentucky and Oriental Blends

    First as a Newby (smoking 4 years now) I often have a revelation that many others have had and it’s already been discussed. But as I was researching sweet tobaccos the names virginia, oriental, and dark fired comes up. I have found and tried some V/O blends, and some V/DFK blends, so I went...
  19. Old_Newby

    Tobacco Reviews Website Down

    I tried to search if anyone has discussed this already, but it’s pretty tough trying to search on “Tobacco” or “Reviews” and not get 95% of articles. Does anyone know what is going on with TR site? Been down for maintenance for about 5+ days. No biggie but just something I noticed.
  20. Old_Newby

    Orlik GS vs PS 400 Navy

    Has anyone ever noticed these 2 blends are almost identical? Both made by Orlik which is owned by STG. I think I can smell a tiny difference in tin note, but I am no savant. Taste is identical also but I think I like Orlik just a tad more but it could be mental. Any tasting or blend experts...
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